Cancer

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Health Equity

Talking About Family Health History

Why sharing family health history in the Black community is crucial, especially as chronic diseases are on the rise
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University

Fueling RUSH’s Future

Donor-supported endowments drive the work of RUSH University faculty members in perpetuity
From left to right: Kumar B. Rajan, PhD; Amina Ahmed, MD; John W. Burns, PhD; Kerstin Stenson, MD, FACS; and Monique Reed, PhD, MS, RN, FAAN.
Cancer

High-Risk Colorectal Cancer Surveillance and the Use of GI Genius With Salina Lee, MD

In this episode, Salina Lee, MD, a gastroenterologist at RUSH University Medical Center, will discuss how the detection and removal of adenomas is key to helping gastroenterologists prevent patients from developing colorectal cancer. Additionally, she will profile several colorectal cancer screening tools, as well as the latest advancements in colonoscopy, including the use of GI Genius that helps to produce higher adenoma detection rates.
Salina Lee, MD
Waterford Place

Providing Support for Family, Friends of Cancer Patients

Networking group helps caregivers see they’re not alone
Waterford Place support group
Gastrointestinal Health

Do I Need a Colonoscopy?

Explore an at-home colon cancer screening option
African American woman thinking and filling out a form
Waterford Place

College Athletes Make Blankets for Waterford Place

Aurora University students continue Project Linus tradition
Aurora University student athletes donated blankets to Waterford Place Cancer Resource Center
Cancer

New Potential Immunotherapies for Pancreatic Cancer

Scientists at RUSH who have discovered two new targets for decreasing the progression of pancreatic cancer.

Kalipada Pahan, PhD
Cancer

Coming Together to Support Cancer Research

Family-owned West Side company Roscoe raises funds to support RUSH Cancer Center
Roscoe team members showcase a novelty check representing a gift to RUSH Cancer Center after a monthlong fundraiser and matching contribution from President Jim Buik.
Waterford Place

Resolve to Be Resilient

Discover tools and techniques to help navigate difficult situations
Meditating woman
Waterford Place

Iris’ Story: Finding Healing and Hope at Waterford Place

‘Cancer is just a word. It’s not the end’
Iris Williams finds healing and hope at Waterford Place